Papermaking Finishing Worker
しょうししあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing operator who forms pulp slurry into paper sheets using a paper machine, performs drying, winding, and surface finishing.
Description
Papermaking finishing workers supply slurry made by adding water to pulp to the paper machine, uniformly remove moisture on the wire to form paper, further dry the formed paper in a dryer, apply surface treatments such as coating as needed, and wind it into rolls to produce the product. They operate and monitor the production line, perform quality checks, roll replacements, and simple maintenance inspections, requiring precision in temperature control, tension adjustment, and similar tasks.
Future Outlook
Even as automation and IoT technologies advance, the demand for skilled operators responsible for stable machine operation and quality control is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Papermaking Finishing Worker → Line Leader → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Drying humidity management / Paper machine operation / Roll winding adjustment
Recommended Skills
Machine maintenance inspection / Paper quality inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute defect detection is necessary for paper quality control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy objects are frequent, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical processing is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Papermaking Finishing Worker
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- Paper Processing Worker
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- Pulp Manufacturing Worker